Lucknow Super Giants faces a steep road to the playoffs of IPL 2025 and the former Australian cricket and coach veteran Tom Moody believe that only the complete, versatile performance of the team can maintain their hopes alive. When they are devoted to Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19, LSG is in a necessity-advantageous situation-they need strong displays both from their launching and bowling departments to stay in the competition.
In an interview with ESPN Cricinfo Moody, he noted that excessive Reliance LSG revealed their vulnerability at brilliance. Their inability to function as a cohesive unit could eventually stand in the first four.
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“At the end of the day, LSG has to play collectively. They started the season well, with Nicholas Pooran to travel with the bat. But because his form immerses, players like Rishabh Pant did not have a strong season and David Miller also released in this finishing role,” Moody said.
“This triggered a huge pressure on their bowling unit. What they need now is that their supreme managers perform the best. The launching must improve significantly. If they can combine these elements, yes, they can compete strongly against Sunrisers,” he added.
Moody pointed out that a party led in Rishabh tried to find a consistency, especially with a bat. With key players such as Pant, it ends with slim running and question marks still persist over the availability of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh openers, the highest order remains under pressure. At the same time, their bowling attack lacked the rhythm and depth, especially with Mayank Yadav again due to injury.
Currently, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengalur and Pandjab Kings secured their places in the play -off and left only one place for catching. LSG is one of the three teams – including the Indians in Mumbai and Delhi – still in hunting. To qualify, they must win all their remaining matches against SRH, GT and RCB, while relying on favorable results in Mi and DC accessories.
While Sunrisers are outside the play -off race, they still pose a threat. For LSG, the equation is clear: it is time to click as a unit or eliminate face.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
May 19, 2025
